Feeling fatigued? Your eyes are the first place that’ll give you away. Hell, sometimes it’s hard even just to wipe off your makeup because of how sensitive the skin is. That’s why you need to make gentle products a priority. Start with a remover that takes your shadow, liner, and mascara off without that tight, stinging feeling. Then you can move on to treatments. Whether your biggest concern is redness, puffiness, dark circles, or bags, there’s a soothing solution that’ll make you look awake despite that super late study session.

Check out our top picks and incorporate a few into your routine before fall semester sleepiness sets in.

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A good bedtime routine always starts with taking off every speck of product. This eye makeup remover is oil-based, so it quickly dissolves even waterproof ingredients without harsh chemicals. Chamomile easily calms the dry or irritated skin around the eye area.

Dry or flaky patches around your eyes, especially in the morning, are par for the course in the winter months. Slide some of this 99% natural cream on before bed and wake up without a hint of irritation.